SB1906

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the transmission of infectious diseases.

Introduced·1/21/26

Tennessee SB1906 amends the transmission of infectious diseases laws to allow a defense for HIV-infected individuals who comply with prescribed.

Tennessee SB1906 introduces a new provision to the state's infectious diseases laws, specifically addressing HIV. It establishes that compliance with a treatment regime prescribed by a healthcare provider to suppress the risk of HIV transmission can serve as an affirmative defense in prosecutions. This defense must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence. The act will take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Mar 23

Senate

Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

Mar 23

Senate

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026